Mount Diablo

Making sure we finish the series this year, we started up the road from last year at the junction trailhead. Happily the weather was perfect.

Took a different route to the top this trip. Steep but passable trail. Saw two coyotes and heard what sounded like a boar in the

Yes, once again, I got off to a good start this year, with the peaks closest to home. Then…spring and summer provided many more distractions

We started at Castle Rock since parking is open from 7:30 to 7pm. It was really cold in for about 2 miles even though we

The hike began in freezing conditions at 6am. Despite the cold, the view was incredible. As the day progressed, it became hot in the middle

Perfect weather and temperature for a hike. Trail was in great condition.